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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,030.97, 13,541.46 and 2,789.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,030.97, 13,541.46 and 2,789.25 is: 4,182.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,030.97 : 13,541.46 = 2,789.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,030.97/13,541.46 = 2,789.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,030.97x = 13,541.46 × 2,789.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,030.97x = 37,770,517.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,770,517.31/9,030.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,182.33

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